Year: 2024

Joseph Ijala with his dairy cows in Serere.   Joseph Ijala, a progressive model farmer in Kakus Cell, Serere Town Council in Serere District, has transformed his life by venturing into agricultural enterprises, despite guidance to the contrary from extension workers. At 47, Ijala now owns a poultry farm with

Coffee prices are likely to rise even more in 2025. And while there are differences between arabica and canephora (robusta) coffee species, both are taking a hit next year. Prices for higher-quality arabica coffee beans have gone up over 80% in just a year. That puts coffee prices at their highest level in almost

EC Chairman, Justice Simon Byabakama   The Electoral Commission (EC) has rescheduled the period for the update of the National Voters Register ahead of the 2025/2026 general elections.   The Commission is mandated under Article 61 (I)(e) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995, (as amended) and Sections

Hon. John Chrysestom Muyingo, the State Minister for Higher Education in Uganda awarding certificates to the global champions.   The Huawei ICT Competition Awards Ceremony took place this morning at the Ministry of Education and Sports Head Quarters and was presided over by Hon. John Chrysestom Muyingo, the State Minister

Aminah Bukenya, Ag Head of Corporate Affairs Department shares a light moment with Buhanguzi County team who are the winners of the 2024 Amasaza Cup Tournament.   CNOOC Uganda Limited has announced the successful conclusion of the Kingfisher Bunyoro Youth Engagement Games, a month-long initiative that has been aimed at

Finance Officials before Parliament.    The Ministry of Finance has revealed that within 11 years, Uganda has borrowed over Shs 43.252 trillion and further admitted to being stuck with loans worth Shs 16.405 trillion that remain undisbursed. The details are contained in the 2025/26 National Budget Framework Paper, where the

The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze.   Frank Tumwebaza, Minister of Agriculture has defended the need for Uganda to host the African Union Extraordinary Assembly on Agriculture, saying the Summit will improve on Uganda’s global reputation as a conference destination, and showcase Uganda as an icon

Henry Musasizi, Minister of State for Finance in Charge of General Duties   The government has reduced the 2025/26 national budget to Shs 57.441 trillion, a drop from the current Shs 72 trillion, and revealed that in the coming financial year, there will be no new taxes introduced, but rather,

The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has one month to respond to the citizens’ outcry over the online money lenders said to be harassing people including top government officials.   The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa, who is also a victim of harassment wants government to crack a whip

Sandra Kaggwa, the Asset Finance Manager at dfcu Bank   In today’s fast-paced business environment, accessing reliable financing solutions is crucial for companies looking to expand and optimize their operations. At dfcu Bank, a trusted name in Uganda’s financial landscape, the focus is on providing flexible and tailored asset finance